Approval of MoU Between Kuwait and Tajikistan on Labor Exchange in Private Sector

Decree No. 176 of 2026 was issued approving a memorandum of understanding between the Government of the State of Kuwait and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan regarding the exchange of labor in the private sector.

Article One of the decree stipulates: Approval of the memorandum of understanding between the Government of the State of Kuwait and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in the field of labor exchange in the private sector, signed on November 3, 2024, in Kuwait City.

Article Two of the decree states: The ministers, each within their respective jurisdictions, shall implement this decree, which shall take effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Text of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the State of Kuwait and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in the field of labor exchange in the private sector

The Government of the State of Kuwait, represented by the Public Authority for Manpower, and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, represented by the Ministry of Labor, Migration and Employment, hereinafter referred to as "the Parties."

Reaffirming the friendly relations existing between the two governments and peoples of both countries.

Desiring to establish bilateral relations based on mutual interests and benefits, with the aim of cooperation and coordination in the field of labor exchange.

The Parties have agreed as follows:

Article (1)

This memorandum aims to strengthen cooperation ties in the field of labor, including the recruitment of labor, development of the workforce, and emphasizing the importance of protecting expatriate labor in the private sector in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in both countries.

Article (2)

The Parties shall facilitate the provision of related services to endorse and develop this cooperation within the framework of the laws, provisions, and regulations in force in both countries.

Article (3)

The Parties shall facilitate the process of movement and recruitment of labor between the two countries within the framework of the laws, provisions, and regulations in force in both countries.

Article (4)

Visits and consultations shall be exchanged between the two countries, in addition to the exchange of knowledge and expertise in the field of labor development and job creation.

Article (5)

The basic conditions of employment, as well as the rights and duties of work for both the employer and the worker, shall be specified and implemented in the employment contract in accordance with the legislation of the host country.

Article (6)

In the event of disputes arising between the employer and the worker, efforts shall be made in accordance with the systems and regulations in force in the host country to settle the dispute amicably. In case an amicable settlement is not reached, recourse shall be had to the judicial authorities.

Article (7)

Workers from both Parties are permitted to transfer funds received to their country of permanent residence in accordance with the laws in force in both countries.

Article (8)

A joint working group shall be formed to carry out the following tasks:

1. Emphasize the implementation of this memorandum.

2. Interpret the provisions of this memorandum and propose amendments to it when necessary, as well as resolve problems and difficulties that hinder the implementation of the memorandum.

3. Study employment opportunities and propose measures for technical cooperation, skills development, and the provision of skilled technicians for all sectors to achieve mutual benefit for both Parties.

The joint working group shall meet once a year, alternating between the two countries, and whenever necessary, upon the request of one of the Parties.

Article (9)

1. This memorandum shall not affect the obligations arising under regional and international bilateral agreements to which either Party is a party.

2. The Parties shall implement the memorandum in accordance with the laws, systems, and regulations in force in both countries.

3. Any dispute arising from the interpretation and implementation of this memorandum by the Parties shall be settled amicably through diplomatic channels.

Article 10

1. This Memorandum shall enter into force on the date of the last written notification by which either Party informs the other Party through diplomatic channels, having fulfilled the necessary national legal requirements for its implementation.

2. This Memorandum may be amended by mutual written consent of both Parties. Such amendments shall enter into force in accordance with the legal procedures set forth in paragraph (1) of this Article.

3. This Memorandum shall remain in force for a period of four years and shall be automatically renewed for the same period unless either Party notifies the other Party through diplomatic channels of its intention to terminate this Memorandum at least six months prior to its expiration date.

4. The termination of this Memorandum shall not affect the completion of ongoing activities that have already been initiated, until their completion, unless the Parties agree otherwise.

Executed in the City of Kuwait on 3 November 2024, in two original copies in the Arabic, Tajik, and English languages, each being equally authentic. In the event of any discrepancy in interpretation, the English text shall prevail.